Week 14
Your baby is the size of a Lemon
8.7 cm43 g2nd Trimester
Week 14 of 42Trimester 2
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14
Weeks
33%
Complete
196
Days left
🍋Lemon
Your baby is the size of a Lemon
8.7 cm
Length
43 g
Weight
What happens in week 14
- 1Lanugo hair (fine fuzz) covers the body
- 2Thyroid gland starts producing hormones
- 3Baby can make facial expressions and frown
- 4Sex may be visible on ultrasound
Common symptoms
- Energy boost — the 'golden trimester' begins
- Constipation from slowed digestion
- Nosebleeds more common from increased blood volume
- Skin changes (pregnancy glow or acne)
Checklist for this week
- Iron-rich foods (spinach, legumes, beef)
- Start regular pelvic floor exercises
- Visit dentist — gums are more sensitive now
Weekly tips for you
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This information does not replace medical advice. Contact your midwife or OB/GYN with questions.